vuilnis

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Dutch[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From vuil (“dirty”) +‎ -nis (“-ness”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈvœy̯l.nɪs/
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  • Hyphenation: vuil‧nis

Noun[edit]

vuilnis f or n (uncountable)

  1. rubbish, trash, garbage; (especially) waste products (to be) disposed off
    Er was vuilnis overal.
    There was trash everywhere.

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Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: vullis
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